Job Description

Building Automation Systems Project Management Internship

Location: Washington DC area office, located in Laurel, Maryland

Undergraduate : Rising Sophomore or Junior

Duration: 10 weeks
Start Dates: May 17, May 24, June 7 or June 14, 2027
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Who designs your future?  You do.

Are you looking for an internship where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Does gaining hands-on experience, real-world skills and valuable knowledge while developing yourself professionally sound exciting to you? 

Join our Siemens Smart Buildings Internship Program as a Building Automation Systems Project Management Intern in Summer 2027!

What is Building Automation?

Siemens Building Automation Systems is a building management system (BMS) that automatically manages and controls all systems within a building. These systems include lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire detection and notification, CCTV, door and window controls, water and waste management. It consists of sensors, controllers, software and communication devices. Siemens offers building automation systems for all building types and sizes, and for every use. The system is designed to manage a wide range of building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and other critical building functions.

Click  HERE to learn more about Siemens’ Building Automation and Control Systems.

What you will do as a Building Automation Systems Project Management Intern

• During this 10-week internship program, you will rotate through various departments at the local branch office, focusing on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure
• 80% of your time will be spent on project management-related activities (learning how to manage a construction project, on-the-job training, and shadowing, etc.)
• 10% of your time with be spent with the sales department learning how we go-to-market and sell our solutions and services
• 10% of your time will be spent in our service department, focusing on the service-related tasks needed to deliver world-class service to Siemens customers
• You may get experience rotating through our core business segments, which include HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability Systems

Responsibilities while working alongside current Project Managers and Associate Project Manager, you will:

• Review project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to establish a project delivery plan
• Develop and maintain a project schedule, as well as coordinate needs with the project team, identifying time-sensitive installation needs
• Manage the procurement of supplies and materials to complete projects
• Participate in project cost reviews
• Track labor resources and project progress
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities
• Complete project-specific close-out documentation
• Rotate through other departments within the branch office to learn about how our branch organization operates as a whole

The goal of this internship program is to develop future talent for the Siemens organization and help you identify where you may be interested in pursuing a career at Siemens post-graduation.

To apply for the Building Automation Systems Project Management Internship Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Pursing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment.
• Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May - July or June - August)
• Eligible candidate must be located within 50 miles of office location with access to a reliable vehicle, as this role does not provide transportation, housing or relocation support.
• This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
• Skilled in using Windows laptops and adept at learning new software for programming and troubleshooting automation equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

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